From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
List of vehicle modifications and their progress status.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\1\ scan0074 | |
| Date | 17th December 1935 | |
| -2- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/KW.17.12.35. (3) Deletion of holes in drums Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale}12/KW.3.10.35. (4) Altered steering levers to suit 14" drums Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2144/5. (5) Lightened petrol tank and outside filler as originally instructed for this car Lec.4520/1. We are proposing to fit the new petrol filler to B-56-BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} and are sending the body down to Park Wards so that it can be altered to suit. (6) Anti rattle radiator shutters Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Std.4/KW.14.9.35. (7) Exhaust system to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}24/KW.13.9.35. (8) Noise insulating scheme to Lec.4490. (9) Standard bottom gear ratio, not the higher one on N.Sch.4556. (10) Hardy Spicer shaft now in Fitting bay. (11) Non stabilising type of bumper bar, to be supplied by F.J.H. We want to clear this chassis up before we get too much involved with the final big bore 20/25. It should be appreciated this representate the proof run for engines coming on test in January. If we have instructed anything likely to hold the car up, will you please let us know. All the items mentioned with two exceptions have been in progress more than four weeks. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||